G-Oil

[CATERHAM]

Yes but viscosity differences between oils will be consistenly reflected in different engines.

There are a number of possible explanations for the different experiences between Daryle and tj90 with what preportedly is the same oil including Daryle possibly getting a bad batch.
GET is afterall a small blender. Years ago I got some bad oil from a major Canadian oil company. I got a free case of oil out of it so I know it definately happens.

At the very least it shows the value of having an oil pressure gauge.

 

[LTZ10]

Originally Posted By: friendly_jacek
Originally Posted By: LTZ10
I've seen some posts on G-Oil, but was hoping for some feedback on its use. Has anyone tried it?

Thanks


Not enough feedback in the previous posts?


Nope...that's why I asked.

 

[zyxelenator]

Originally Posted By: DaryleWB
I'm not an oil professional, so have never put the effort into understanding the various relationships between the different properties of oil, but I do know my van. It doesn't like that oil. Oil pressure was low. Moving to a 15w40 had it back up where it ought to be, as does the 30wt in my crankcase now which is also G-oil.

5w30 vs 15w40, you got 10 cst vs 14 at operating temp. Maybe you van just prefers 40 weight oils?

 

[zyxelenator]

^ Yeap, Amsoil shows 40 weight oils for your VW

 

[DaryleWB]

Originally Posted By: zyxelenator
Originally Posted By: DaryleWB
I'm not an oil professional, so have never put the effort into understanding the various relationships between the different properties of oil, but I do know my van. It doesn't like that oil. Oil pressure was low. Moving to a 15w40 had it back up where it ought to be, as does the 30wt in my crankcase now which is also G-oil.

5w30 vs 15w40, you got 10 cst vs 14 at operating temp. Maybe you van just prefers 40 weight oils?


It certainly like a thicker oil. The heavy side of the 30wt spec seems fine. It was very happy with Rotella T1 SAE30 also. I just happened to have 6QTs of the Royal Purple 15w40. I figure I'll keep using my current 30wt oil.